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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-04-22
PLoUGHING UP GOLD COIN.
Two Hundred and Eighty-two SEQ Gold
PieCea Found.

CHICAGO April IA special from Fort
Worth, Texas says: Two men drove up
to the residence of William Tubbs, ST.,
living four miles north of Crawford and
said they wished to see the man of the
house, to whom they made the following
disclosure: In 1865 an Indian woman,
fearing she would be plundered by Yam
kee raiders, buried an iron vessel, con
tanning $1,000 in gold, under corner of
the house now occupied by Mr.. Tubbs.
Upon her death-bed short time ago, she
revealed the secret to the two men, and in
return for kindness shown by them, she
bequeathed the buried treasure to them.
They obtained Mr.. Tubbs's permission TO
dig under the house, and the iron pot was
unearthed, In it was found canvas bag
containing large amount of gold coin,
exactly how much Mr.. Tubbs is unable to
state, possibly $1,000 or $500.
After the above facts had become
known, Capt. Bewley, who lives near Mr..
Tubbs, said that on last Monday after
noon while ploughing in field near his
house he perceived II $50 gold piece. He
thought nothing strange of this. AS he
ploughed on he found more gold pieces,
and by nightfall had succeeded in picking
up 2S2 $40 gold pieces which amounted to
S5640. This startling discovery set the
country wild, and every person who owns
ground has gone to digging for gold.
Shack Heuson says he found $35 in con
federate money in an old stump on his
place. The next day he was offered 500
an acre for his place, but he refused to
sell In 1S49 the Tonkawa Indians sold to
the Texas government a part of their
reservation for $40 900 in gold. AS the
tribes were camping for nine months
about where Bewleys farm is it is prob
able they had part or all of the money on
the spot. Bewley thinks there is more
gold hidden in his field, so he has posted
his entire farm, and warns any and all
persons, upon pain of death, not to come
on his place with pick.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-04-22
A Murder in the Rhode Itland Insane
Asylum.

PROVIDENCE, Apyil IA death in the
insane department of the State institution
at Cranston on Saturday proves to be a
homicide. Owing to the crowded condition
OF the buildings doubling up is resorted to
in both the male and female quarters. AL
exander Haskins, SIS years old and Charles
A. Wallace, % years old, had for some
time occupied one room. Haskins was
melancholy and sleepless and Wallace,
who is young, well-bullt ana active, was
epileptic. The room was visited three
times during the night, but Haskins was
found dead in the morning. AT an in
quiry today Wallace told a somewhat dis,
connected and rambling story but sufii-
GENTLY lucid to indicate that he had risen
and killed his sleepless companion by
humping his head upon the floor. Death
was caused by conclusion of the brain. a
hole in Hawkins's head Is not yet fully eX
planned, but there is a theory that Wallace
had some weapon resembling a spike,
though dilligent search has failed to find
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-04-22
Train Robbers In the South.

CHARLESTON, S. c., April 1s.-The ar
rest of white man and two negroes at
Greenville on Saturday has led to the de-
lection of a successful scheme by which
an organized gang of thieves has been rob
bling the through freight trains of the
Richmond and Danville railroad. Since
November railroad officials have missed
from freight trains en- route southwark
goods to the amount of $4,000. The rob
berry was traced to Greenville. 1t was dis
covered that member of the gang would
conceal himself in loaded car at some
station north of Greenfield, select as much
of the cargo as deemed available, and as
the train passed the fair grounds, Just out
side the city limits, the goods We're thrown
out. Confederates would be in waiting to
carry the goods away. In addition to the
arrests already made other persons are
suspected. Kennedy, the white man now
under arrest, has confessed, and told the
police where much of the stolen freight
was.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-04-22
CAN adam GOLD FIELDS.
A Commission Appointed by the Govern
ment to Survey the Lands.

OTTAWA, April 1.-THE Canadian gov
ernment's expedition to the Yukon coun-
try leaves here Wednesday, 1t will con-
sst of DR.. Dawson, assist mt director of
the Canadian geological survey, two sub.
ordinate members of the survey staff and
Dominion Land Surveyor Ogilvie. The
chief object of the expedition is to locate
and make preliminary survey of the
gold fields in Northern British Columbia
Strong representatives have come from
the mining companies at Seattle, w. T.,
which desire to acquire mining rights in
the district, but will not invest capital I'M
less the Can adau government gives them
a sure title, as miners are reported to be
rushing into the Canadian territory east
of the 142d meridian. Messrs Dawson
and Ogilvie have been created by an order
in the council police commissioners for
British Columbia in case an emergency
arises. The expedition will traverse
part of Alaska to reach the base of opera
tions and safet conduct permit has been
obtained from the United States authori-
ties
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-04-22
President Diaz Likely to BE His Own
Successor.

CITY OF MEXICO, April 17.-Candidates
for the presidency are in the city awaiting
the action of Congress. Nothing can be
done until it is known whether President
Diaz is to be his own successor. Con-
gress is not making any haste about it..
The sentiment in favor of Diaz contnu-
ing in Office is undoubtedly growing
Whether the constitution shall be changed
so rs to allow him to remain in office two
years longer 80 as to re elect him for an
other term of four years has been the
question. The committee has reported in
favor of the amendment allowing the re-
election. This committee says that in the
opinion of its members two successive
terms of the presidency will not endanger
the repu bile by making it possible for the
president to perpetuate his power as the
members of the committee are all prom
inent liberals their recommendation will
have considerable weight.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-04-22
Three Men Imprisoned in Burning Mine
THE HADDOCK MURDER TRIAL.
Jury Disagree Standing IL for Aequittal
to one for Conviction.


SIOUX CITY, Ia, April 1.-THE jury in
the case of John Arens dorf, charged with
the murder of Rev. George c. Haddock,
disagreed and were finally discharged by
the court at l1:50 a. IN. to-day. The Jury
stood II for acquittal and one for convic-
ton. Dennis O'Connell was the juryman
who stood out for conviction, and when
the jury was before the court he said that
his Judgment was final. The court there
upon discharged the jury from further
service,
1t is said that before the case closed the
defense knew the case would stand II to
|. After the jnrv were discharged the
foreman went to Judge Lewis and said he
believed that O'Connell was bought up by
the State. The Judge replied that he con
sidered O,Connell honest in his convic-
tions. O'Connell charges, on the other
hand, that the defence tried to bride him
and he was asked to name his price He
says those of the jurors who wanted whis-
key had it with them in their pockets and
drank it.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-04-22
Commissioner of Internal Revenue Wants
Decision for Guidance,

WAsHINGToN, April 15.-In relation to
the reported conflict in Maine between the
State and the United States authorities
expecting the authority of the State court
to compel the production of the records of
the collector of internal revenue in the
prosecution Of persons accused of selling
distilled spirits, the commissioner of in
ternal revenue says his Office has no dis
position to interpose any obstacles to the
enforcement of the State laws but that
similar provision making the payment of
internal revenue tax as a liquor dealer
State law have been incorporated in the
statutes of several States that the question
in issue had been raised several times but
never settled and that 1t desired to obtain
judicial decision for future guidance.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-04-22
The Dover Fire-Diphtheria Raging in
Durham.

DOVER, n. H., April lit is stated on
authority this afternoon that the fancy
gig dying at the print works will not be
interrupted Notwithstanding Fridays fire.
This will retain the services of 100 of the
600 operatives. A large force of men was
employed to-day pulling down the stand.
ing walls of the burned building, and 2OC
men will be employed to morrow clearing
away the debris. 1t is not yet known how
much the IA printing machines are dam
aged. The big engine that operated the
most of the works at first supposed to be
destroyed escaped with little or no injury.
Thousands of out of town people came to
view the ruins today.
The diphtheria Is again raging in Dur
ham, and several new cases have been re.
ported within the past three days.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-04-22
A CYCLONES TRACK.
Quarter of a Century will not Eface the
Effects.

WHEELING, W. Va. April l7.-All day
to-day the sound of saw and hammer
broke the stiffness of the Sabbath in the
cyclone wrecked towns of Martins Ferry
and st. Clalrsville. Though two days
have now elapsed, little progress is notice
able in the clearing away of the debris
left by the storm, and quarter of a CEN
fury will scarcely efface its ravages The
destruction of groves, orchards and lawn
trees is an item of loss which is incalcu-
liable. Rain fell this afternoon adding to the
damage, as many houses and valuable
stocks of goods are yet roofiess. The
work of restrinRing the telegraph wires
is attended with much difficulty, as many
ofthe poles are broken in two or three
pieces, the stringers carried away and the
wires buried beneath tons of debris A
few miles north of the track of the cyclone,
hail stones fell to a considerable deptb
some of them as large as hens eggs. This
seriously damaged young fruit trees.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-04-22
NEWS In OUR OWN LAND.
FIFTH ATTEMPT TO BURN OUT THE
NEW YORKER zElTUNG.
The New York Central Loses S2OO,OOO-
Three Men Imprisoned In Burning
Mine-The Haddock Jury Disagree
-Charges of Bribery Made.

New YORK, April 1.-THE five story
brick building at No Z Frankfort street
in which are the counting, editorial, com
posing and press rooms of the New Yorker
Ietung, New Yorker Herald and New
Yorker Revue, German daily, weekly
and Sunday papers and the composing
room of the Morning journal was de-
stroyed by fire early this morning. This
is the fifth time within two months that
flames have been discovered in the lofts in
which the German papers are edited
The New Yorker Xeitung loses S25 600,
insurance S2l 600 The loss sustained by
the journal is about $500, fully insured.
The other losses aggregate $4,000. The
managers of the German papers insist
that the fire was started by an incendiary
A $500, 900 Loss for the New York Cen
trail Railroad.
NEW YORK, April 1.-Two freight docks
belonging to the New York Central rail
road company were burned this morn
ing One at the foot of 18th street, North
river, was coal dock. An oil pipe of the
Standard Oil company comes over from
the jersey side at that point. The pipe
had been leaking for some time. This
morning spark from a passing tug boat
set fire to the oil and the flames spread to
the dock. 1t was ebb tide and the burn
ing oil floated to the expensive dock be-
low known as dock ID at the foot of 9th
street. The dock at the lowest was valued
at sl50,000 1t was entirely destroyed with
$4,000 worth of freight slowed on it. The
loss on both piers and also the property
VIII be about 100000. 1t was all the
property of the New York Central Rail
road company.
Three Men Imprisoned in Burning Mine
CoNNELLsvGLLE, Pa, April 1.-THE up
per part of Ddvidson's coke. works caught
fire yesterday afternoon and imprisoned
three miners, all of whom are now be
leved to be dead. They are Paul Maggie
William Roder and a man named Shanh-
man. All the other miners escaped. The
mine is still burning and efforts to eXtin.
guish the flames so far have been fruitless
The imprisoned miners are married men
with families.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-04-22
A BURSTED WATER TANK
Gives Away and Kills Four Men and tw
Boys.

PALATINE, ILL.,, April 17.-While view
ing the wreck of freight train on the
Chicago and Northwestern railroad near
this city this afternoon six persons were
killed by the bursting of large water
tank and two were fatally hurt while a
number of Others were seriously injured
1t is supposed the collision of freight
trains in the immediate vicinity in the
morning had Jared the immense tank
containing 100000 gallons of water and
loosened or cracked the hoops which gave
way while large crowd OF country peo-
pie were standing Immediately under the
structure. Two boys and four men were
killed outright.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-04-22
THE NATIONAL DRILL.
The Troops From New England that will
Compete.

WASHINGTON, April 17-There are 70
entries for individual drill and 9S for rifle
practice in the national drill contests, the
entries having closed April /. The mill
tary organizations entered came from 81
States and Territories. Those from New
England are: Connecticut Sarsfeld
Guard, Shields Guard, Emerald Guard
Maine, Nealy rifles I'd regiment Massa.
chusetts, Emmett Guards New Hamp-
shire, Snerldtn Guards, 1st regiment I;
Rhode Islal d 9Th battalion, Meager
Guards Wolltone Guards, Co. c, LIST batal-
lion, Co. ID, 1st battalion.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-04-22
DISSATISFIED KNIGHTS OF LABOR
Many Shoemakers Withdraw and Form a
New Organization

New YORK, April 17.-About 300 shoe
makers of the shops in New York and
vicinity met here to-day and organized an
open union to be known as the "Manufac-
turing Shoemakers Benevolent and Pro-
tective Union No. 49," This is the result
of the quarrel Of Frank Campbell of
local assembly No. 1878 of Tarrytown, the
foreman of Hanans shoe factory on Cen.
tire street. this city, with Masterworkm man
Quinn of district assembly 40 of this CITY
This action will undoubtedly be followed
by the withdrawal of about 5000 manu-
featuring shoemakers from the knights of
Labor.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-04-22
The Railroad Boycott SPREADING

NEW YORK, April 1.-THE boycott on
the Western railroads which pay commits
sions is spi eading. The Vandalia and the
Bee lines have turned tickets of Western
roads to the wall. The ST Louis and
Sati Francisco is the only Western road
which has joined the boycott and is reap
ing heavy business.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-04-22
SULLIVAN AND KILRAIN,
KiIrain Posts $1,000 to Fight for the
Worlds Championship.

New YORK, April 15.-There is now
every prospect of prize fight being ar
ranged between John l.. Sullivan and
Jake Kilrain for $4,000, the Police Ga
zette diamond belt and the championship
OF the world if Sullivan will agree to face
kilrain in the arena. A we'll known
sporting man posted $1,000 forfeit with
Richard X. Fox, the donor of the diamond
belt, to day and agrees to match Kilraln
to night Sullivan for $4,000 side. Kllrain's
hacker Is we'll known sporting man of
Baltimore, who agrees to find the stakes
and arrange the match to take place in
three, four or six months from signing
the articles.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-04-22

MILWAUKEE, April 17.-At Western
Union Junction to-day II. johnson,
champion Splinter of America, was de-
feated in the l00-yards dash by James Col
Inns of Edgerton, Wis. Two heats were
run in the remarkably short time of lO
seconds each, Collins being given one yard
start, He won the first heat by 1-2 and
the second by 2 feet. A large amount of
money changed hands.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-04-22
Return of Three Training ships.

NEWPORT, r. l., April 1.-THE United
States training ships Saratoga, Ports
mouth and jamestown arrived off Bren-
tons reef lightship this evening on their
return from their winters cruise in sonth-
ern waters.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-04-22

The Jesuit Father, Antonio Jnian. in his
b ok on travels in South America. says:
This plant che Coca) possesses all of the
wons erfnl properties claimed for it," Com
modore Gibbon ~. s. Exploring Expedition
OF the Amazon) says: THE Coca has proper
ties SO marvellous that il enables the Indians,
without any other nourishment, TO perform
forced marches OF five and SIX days. 1t is so
brdcing and tonic that by chewing IL alone
they preform journeys of 800 miles on foot
without appearing in the least fatigued." To
build up IA broken-down system, to relieve
dyspepsia, biiuusnesS, female monthly suf-
ferinps and nervous prostration, LiebH Cos
Coca Beef Tonic has no 4ual.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-04-22

Mrs. II g Porter. of Jacksonville, VT saws,
April Z, 1885 DR. seth ArnOldS Coltgh Killer
mas been used IN my iamIl fora number of
Years. ana we lind excellent for a cold"
ror sale by all druggists. Price, 25c., 5Oc and
sl:U per bottle.
O. Mothers, dilCdR use DR.. Seth Arnold's
spolhlng and Quoting Cordial for children
mild, Sa g tome. Csc
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-04-22
THE FIRE RECORD.
Five Lives Probably Lost in n Burning
HOmsa.

House.
LYNcHBURG, Va, April 1s.-A special
from Seven Mile Ford, Smyth comfy
says The house of man named Browles
near here was destroyed by fire last night,
IN which two of his daughters, aged 10 and
ana II years. were burned to death and
three other persons so badly injured that
tney cannot survive. The fire was caused
by defective hues.
CANTON, ILL.,, April lS-Six stores on the
man street of the village were burned
yesterday. Loss $4,000
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-04-22

NEW YORK, April lS.-Snow fell here
heavily this morning. The weather is
cold and raw.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-04-22

especially when tending to liberation, have
found Ponds Extract very beneficial" Apotd
limitations.
Daily Yellowstone journal. [volume] (Miles City, Mont.) 1882-1893, 1887-02-12
TAKE NOTICE.
Any ofa- caught
trespassing on this land
will be be dealt with by
Judge Lynch.
Nv order of -,
BY order OF =

The agent recommended nothing,
and nothing was done. The cattle
barons renamed In possession until q
few months ago, when, under the i'm
presslon that Congress would shortly
take the necessary steps To establish
Jurisdiction over the strip and 10 throw
the lands open to settlement, home
steaders moved In aud took possession.
"Now, as the facts began TO develop
that here is one of The healthiest, best
watered, best grazing and best agri-
cultural strips OF land 10 be found any
where on the plains, Texas, Colorado
and New Mexico want Us. Ksnsas
claims us and the Indians demand u;
but, We. the squalter occupants aud
genuine residents, availing ourselves
Of the nine points In law. declare that
we have possession, aud the better Ia
enable us to agree among ourselves
upon some method Of re.aining oui
claims, bvth in town and country
throughout this territory, We hereby
resolve ourselves into a committee oi
the whole t. protect each other, and de-
indorse and adopt the following rule,
and regulations, thereby trying u
avert discord and disputes among al
our citizens in Cimarron Territory"
The opening section Of the rules de
clares that 1.-The strip Of land hereto
fore known as the neutral strip, NJ
mans land, etc., shall hereafter b
known as Cimarron Territory"
Daily Yellowstone journal. [volume] (Miles City, Mont.) 1882-1893, 1887-02-12
A Promiscuous Killing.

ALBUQUERKE, n. NJ. Feb. Geo.
Lockhart, deputy sheriff Of Navajo
Springs, accompanied by Ed Palmer
and Tom King, started Monday morn.
ing for the Navajo reservation TO ar
rest an Indian for horse stealing.
They found him on the reservation
surrounded by q large party OF the
tribe. The Iudian resisted arr est, and
Lockhart shot and killed him. In.
stantly the other Indians opened fire
on the three men, and Lockhart,
Palmer and King were killed. and left
where they fell. The sheriff's posse
killed two Indians and wounded two
Others. The Indians then rode of
TO Bennet's store near Manuloa station
on the Atlantic 4 Pacific railrosd, and
stole sll the provisions they could
carry of. The excitement IL high,
and the people living around the res
ervation are afraid the entire tribe will
60 on the warpsth, and another In.
dian war is imminent.
Daily Yellowstone journal. [volume] (Miles City, Mont.) 1882-1893, 1887-02-12
Reserve the Right 70 Get DRUM.

The old timers Of Philipsburg have
organized an association and adopted
o constitution which is short and TO
the point. IL contains nine sections,
Of which the folio wing are four:
l. That this organization shall De
known as the Pbillpsburg Pioneer As
sociation. whose membership shall be
limited to the residents of Philipsburg
eligible to membership therein.
8. That there shall be no fines OF
fees, and no other constitution than
this.
Z. We reserve the right 10 get de-
Gently drunk, and recognize social
game Of cards, where money is not
staked, a. q necessity Of our daily lives.
2. We want no legal advice, no long.
winded set Of by-laws-nothing but
good fellowship and fast friendship
and, as the fume is all clear, we liz
the headgate and start in on discovery
Daily Yellowstone journal. [volume] (Miles City, Mont.) 1882-1893, 1887-02-12
suits and placer mining will compen-
safe for all the loss to the range indus-
try. But this is probably cool comfort
TO stock growers. rs.-Independent.
Heroes Of Montana.

The heroes of Montana are the stage
drivers. To the heat of summer and
the cold Of winter they are exposed at
all times. Upon the box, sphinx like,
they sit grasping the reins, having de-
pendent upon them the safe delivery
OF the mails and valuable packages,
and the lives Of those aboard. OFT
times alone during the winter, they
make their way over the expsnse of
snow before them without the faintest
trail to follow. Travel miles without
seeing human habitation, and without
other than their horses 10 converse
with. During the present winter in
northern Montana, on the Helena 4
Benton line, the gallant drivers have
suffered severely. The long stretch
between Benton and Twenty. Eight
Mile Springs, and from there to this
point, has been particularly bad; the
snow being deep and the prevailing
winds covering the trail a. soon a.
made, it has been like travelling over
trackless expanse. Many nights the
drivers have been forced TO abandon
their coach until daylight. Becoming
bewildered, 1t is worse than use
less to endeavor TO travel on with the
hopes of sighting some familiar land
mark. All that can be done Ii ~ IN
hook the stock and put in the ensuing
hours Of darkness In vain endeavon 70
feel comfortable without fire and shell
ter. within the frigid folds Of buffalo
robe, and In the morning with be-
numbed fingers hook up the stock,
and baving sighted some familiar OBJ
ject strike out for the station. Such
10 the life Of q stage driver;
poorly paid, over-worked, exposed
to the furious elements vf our
northern cline, he complains not,
but mounts the box and carries
on ward TO the end Of his division the
lives and property entrusted to his
care. They are justly entitled to be
known as heroes, for such they are In
the broadest definition Of the title.
But few years ago the brave driver,
Casey, left Benton with the u. 8.
mail, and after 2S-Mile Springs lost his
way and wandered around on the
prairie eight days without food or
shelter, before being found. or such
metal ~ this are the brave drivers
made. No storm has teIrors which
they will not brave If duty calls them,
and IL they are not the heroes of Mon
tans, there are none.-Great Falls Tri.
bupe,